May 7, 2000: When In Our Music
Worship Leader: Rev. Nina Grey
The Choir
There is a hymn in our hymnal called "When in Our Music God Is Glorified." This service will reflect on music as a source and expression of spirit. Our Choir will sing some special music and we will sing some fine hymns.

11:30: First Forum: "Sweatshops in Chicago: How the Community of Faith Can Respond," 
Speaker Kristy Sanford, Chicago Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues
7:00: How Can I Help? Adult R.E. class, Hang Out Room (continuing pre-registrants)

Worship Leader: Rev. Nina Grey
Rev. Beth Williams
It takes all of us to create a community which supports the growth of young people. On this Mother's Day, we will dedicate children, and families and the community will promise to nurture them. We will honor all those who take moments of their lives to make a difference in the life of young people. We'll reflect on the importance of caring for the young.

10:15: Kids' Church: Celebrating Mother's Day, Woolman Hall

11:30: First Forum: "Supporting Chicago Kids" - Revs. Nina Grey and Beth Williams and other church members will present some information on projects which support Chicago's young people. They will lead a discussion on how First Unitarian has supported the lives of Chicago's young people in the past and how we might do so in the future.
 
1:00: The Nature of Racism: The Revival of Racism (1830-1863), Adult R.E. class, VOV

7:00: How Can I Help? Adult R.E. class, Hang Out Room (continuing pre-registrants)

Worship Leaders: Rev. Nina D. Grey, Rev. Beth Williams
Senior High Coming of Age Program Participants
Junior High Coming of Age Program Participants

This worship service recognizes and celebrates those junior high and senior high youth who have successfully completed this year's Coming of Age programs. These new programs are meant to provide a means to acknowledge the passage from childhood of the youth of our religious community. The goals are to expose our youth to the history and values of First Unitarian Church as an institution, and of other members of our church; to help them explore the values of their families and their peers; to assist them in the development of their own values as well as their own spiritual path; to challenge them in their personal growth and self-empowerment; and to provide ways to put what they have learned about themselves and others into practice. The participants, mentors, leaders, and families will share their experience of being touched by this program. Rev. Nina D. Grey will acknowledge and affirm the significant achievements of these youth by inviting them to membership in our congregation.
 

11:45: Annual Congregational Meeting
7:00: How Can I Help? Adult R.E. class, Hang Out Room (continuing pre-registrants)

May 28, 2000: In Memory of You

Worship Leader: Rev. Beth Williams

Worship Associate: Rev. Nina D. Grey

Our congregation has a rich history of persons past and present who have left a legacy of meaning to our lives. The influence of those who have gone before us, whether we have known them or not, gets woven into the people we are and who we become. You certainly will always be woven into my life in this way. In this service we will take time to reflect on the nature of this influence. At the beginning of this service we will recognize our volunteer R.E. teachers and youth advisors.

10:15: Last class for Spring term Children's R.E.